Open AccessComputational fluid dynamic modelling of maxillary sinus irrigation after maxillary antrostomy and modified endoscopic medial maxillectomy
Author(s) -
Zaahir Turfe,
Kai Zhao,
James N. Palmer,
John R. Craig
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
journal of laryngology and otology/the journal of laryngology and otology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.561
H-Index - 63
eISSN - 1748-5460
pISSN - 0022-2151
DOI - 10.1017/s0022215121000013
Subject(s) - maxillary sinus , medicine , orthodontics , dentistry
For recalcitrant chronic maxillary sinusitis, modified endoscopic medial maxillectomy has been shown to be clinically beneficial after failed maxillary antrostomy as endoscopic medial maxillectomy may offer improved topical therapy delivery. This study compared irrigation patterns after maxillary antrostomy versus endoscopic medial maxillectomy, using computational fluid dynamic modelling.